Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell

Hulk: Where Monsters Dwellis a 2016 Americandirect-to-videoanimatedsuperhero filmfeaturing the superhero characterHulk.[2][3]The movie takes its name from a 1970sMarvel comicbook title. The film is set within the same continuity asAvengers Assemble[4]andUltimate Spider-Man.It is the second film in theMarvel Animated UniverseafterMarvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!.[5]

Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell
Directed byMitch Schauer
Written byMarty Isenberg
Dave McDermott[1]
Based onHulkbyStan LeeandJack Kirby
StarringFred Tatasciore
Jesse Burch
Liam O'Brien
Matthew Waterson
Music byMichael McCuistion
Kristopher Carter
Lolita Ritmanis
Production
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Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Release date
  • October 21, 2016(2016-10-21)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Doctor StrangebringsHulktoNew York Cityto assist fighting rampagingmonstersonHalloweennight, which were young teens stuck dreaming and changed into the monsters that they fear. During battle, Hulk randomly reverts to an unconscious Bruce Banner. Doctor Strange planned a trip to the Dream Dimension with the Hulk to get to the bottom of the monsters while confrontingNightmare.Before this happens, they call upon theHowling Commandos(consisting ofJasper Sitwell'szombieform,Man-Thing,Vampire by Night / Nina Price,Warwolf,andMinotaur / Benito Serrano) to watch over their physical forms and contain the rampaging monsters. Banner and Hulk split for their trip to other dimension with Banner using the dream version ofIron Man's Hulkbuster armor.

Cast

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Production

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The film is produced byMarvel Animation.[7][8]Jamie Simoneserves as the casting and voice director.[6]

Release

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Hulk: Where Monsters Dwellwas first announced and had its world premiere at the 2016San Diego Comic-Con.[9][10]The film was released onDigital HDon October 21, 2016.[1][11]In 2017, it was released onNetflix.[12]In 2022, it left the streaming service.[13][14]The film later became available to stream onDisney+.[15][16][17]

Reception

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Joe Garza of/Filmstated, "While this is primarily a Hulk flick, the inclusion of Doctor Strange and the haunted heroes of the Howling Commandos makesHulk: Where Monsters Dwellan absolute blast. "[18]Gab Hernandez ofScreen RantincludedHulk: Where Monsters Dwellin their "8 Best Adaptations of Doctor Strange In Movies and TV" list, writing, "While the movie is definitely more of a fun monster mash than a strong narrative, that's totally fine for a comic book movie meant for kids."[19]

Johnny Brayson ofBustlerankedHulk: Where Monsters Dwell10th in their "19 Best Animated Movies On Netflix Right Now" list.[20]Ben Silverio ofScienceFictiongaveHulk: Where Monsters Dwella grade of 3.5 out of 5 and called it a "solid Halloween cartoon overall," saying, "It’s a lot of fun and action-packed, while being a bit edgier than what’s on TV so as to give older fans just as much reason to check it out with or without their little True Believers."[21]

References

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  2. ^Bond, John-Michael (January 14, 2018)."The best order to watch all 14 Marvel animated movies".The Daily Dot.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  3. ^AWN Staff (July 26, 2016)."Marvel Unveils New 'Avengers: Secret Wars' Clip at Comic-Con International".Animation World Network.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  4. ^MacReady, Melody (December 28, 2022)."Every Animated Marvel Movie, Ranked According To IMDb".Comic Book Resources.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  5. ^Moran, Sarah (October 20, 2016)."Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell Review: A Spooky Superhero Adventure for Kids".Screen Rant.Retrieved2023-06-29.
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  8. ^Damore, Meagan (October 10, 2016)."NYCC: Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell Film Teams Up Hulk & Doctor Strange".Comic Book Resources.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  9. ^Jasper, Marykate (July 26, 2016)."SDCC: Marvel Animation Promises New Team-Ups," Secret Wars, "Rocket and Groot Shorts & More".Comic Book Resources.Archived fromthe originalon October 21, 2016.RetrievedJuly 29,2016.
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  12. ^Cobb, Kayla (January 6, 2017)."What's New On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, And HBO This Weekend: 'The Bachelor,' 'Nashville,' 'One Day At A Time,' Indiana Jones, And More | Decider".Decider.Retrieved2023-06-29.
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  14. ^Stolworthy, Jacob (March 15, 2022)."Here are all the films and TV shows leaving Netflix this month".The Independent.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  15. ^Richard, Nate (September 29, 2022)."What's New on Disney+ in October 2022".Collider.Retrieved2023-06-29.
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  17. ^Singer, Matt (June 15, 2023)."'The Incredible Hulk' Is Finally On Disney+ ".ScreenCrush.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  18. ^Garza, Joe (January 24, 2023)."15 Marvel Animated Movies That Are Actually Worth Watching"./Film.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  19. ^Hernandez, Gab (April 30, 2022)."The 8 Best Adaptations of Doctor Strange In Movies and TV, Ranked".Screen Rant.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  20. ^Brayson, Johnny (January 31, 2017)."The 19 Best Animated Movies On Netflix, From 'Zootopia' To 'The Little Prince'".Bustle.Retrieved2023-06-29.
  21. ^Silverio, Ben (2016-10-17)."NYCC 2016: 'Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell' Movie Review".ScienceFiction.Retrieved2023-06-29.
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